If Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Turned Out to Be

Multiple Choice

If Newton's law of universal gravitation turned out to be Gm₁m₂/r rather than Gm₁m₂/r², tides on Earth

A) would still occur because each side of the Earth would feel a different gravitational force from the Moon.
B) would not happen because the force of gravity from the Moon would be too strong.
C) would not occur because the Sun would cancel out the Moon's gravity.
D) would not occur because gravity would then be a repulsive force.